
Read St John's CofE Primary School is a voluntary controlled primary school located in the village of Read, Burnley, Lancashire. The school serves a mixed-gender student body aged 4 to 11 years, currently accommodating 193 pupils, with a maximum capacity of 210. As a local authority maintained school, it reflects the community's values and ethos. The school's motto, 'Sowing the seeds of tomorrow; growing in the light of the Lord,' encapsulates its commitment to nurturing each child's potential within a faith-based environment. The school’s rural setting in the Ribble Valley offers a picturesque backdrop for learning, welcoming families from a wide area, fostering a close-knit community atmosphere.
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Compiled from official UK government data (GIAS), Ofsted inspection records, and information from the school's own website. Sections marked "AI summary" were written by AI (OpenAI GPT-4o) from these sources and are not individually checked by a person. Last verified 1 May 2026. Spot an error? Let us know.
1 published inspection on file since November 2019.
Monitoring visit — previous rating confirmed· Section 8 (did not convert)